Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

What are "supporting declarations that comply with CCP 585" in a civil default judgement procedure?


Asked on 2/09/10, 5:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

If you served someone with a lawsuit and they didn't answer, you would submit a default prove-up package to the court that includes declarations. These are sworn statements attesting to your damages. The form of a declaration and of a default package can be found in the book, California Civil Procedure Before Trial, available at the reference desk of your local law library or from a legal bookstore. If you drafted the complaint without an attorney, you may have done it incorrectly, in which case the defendants' attorneys may have advised them to do nothing. If you did not serve a statement of damages in a case that requires it, you might have to re-serve the defendants.

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Answered on 2/14/10, 6:08 pm
James Bame San Diego Law Office

It can be very difficult. Did you look up the statute? Basically it is providing documents to support damages, Are there any assets to attach of the defendant? This office can assist you for a reasonable fee or perhaps on a contingency basis. Contact me directly,

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Answered on 2/15/10, 10:11 am


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